Mental Health & Burnout
Tips to aid you in taking care of yourself, your practice and / or your staff
Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism, detachment and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. Continual exposure to stressful situations can lead to this condition. There are various steps to take to help you manage burnout. Everyone is different on their road to recovery. Ask for help when you start to feel disengaged or burnt out and strive to live a life of engagement.
Here are some ways to help manage burnout:
Practice mindfulness to reduce stress.
Mindfulness, defined as non-judgmental, moment to moment awareness, has been shown to bring about various psychological effects including increased wellbeing and improved behavioral regulation.
Taking care of yourself should be top priority.
Mental and emotional health are vital for dentists to operate at maximum efficiency and by taking care of yourself it can improve upon and maintain your physical and mental health.
Connect with colleagues.
Building a professional network can not only help with clinical support but also with personal support.
Stick to your schedule.
Burnout is often the result from lack of discipline in how time is divided up. A way to prevent this is by scheduling work and downtime activities and sticking to them.
Quick Link Resources:
Geisinger Marworth Treatment Center, and Caron Treatment Center provide a safe and secure environment to help break the cycle of addition while creating specialized treatment plans for their patients. They both have a 24 / 7 helpline for those seeking treatment. Learn more at marworth. org and caron. org.
The Dentists’ Health Program( PHP) provides support and advocacy to dentists struggling with a substance abuse disorder, mental illness or other behavioral concerns that may impact one’ s ability to practice safely. You can find resources and make a referral at foundationpamp. org / dhp
The Pennsylvania Dental Association is here is assist and support you or someone who may be exhibiting warning signs of suffering from addiction or mental illness. We are only a confidential phone call away. Learn more at padental. org / wellness.
The American Dental Association provides many health and wellness resources at. They have curated content to help with handling stress and impacts on mental health in relation to the Covid pandemic along with resources on ergonomics in the dental practice, prescription opioids and abuse prevention, and effective resources for taking care of yourself and your staff. learn more at ada. org / resources / practice / health-and-wellness.
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